In dog training, ignoring your problems is sometimes a good thing
By Heidi Clayton Does your dog have the uncanny ability to know when you are on an important phone call and choose that time to stand directly in front of you and bark incessantly in your face, demanding attention? Do they continue to interrupt your phone call even...
Using lures for dog training
By Heidi Clayton My dog training business is primarily focused on reward-based and positive motivation training. I have found that reward-based training is the most effective way to train my dogs. To teach my dogs new skills, I use rewards to elicit the behaviors I...
Atlantic County Animal Shelter Showcases Pets for Adoption During National Adoption Week
The Atlantic County Animal Shelter is participating in the Pet Smart Charities National Adoption Week, March 24-30, 2025. Visitors to Pet Smart at 271 New Road in Somers Point will have an opportunity to meet a variety of dogs and cats that are available for adoption...
Loose pig runs for miles around the EHT area
By Julia Train Over the weekend, the Original Egg Harbor Township Area Happenings 08234 Facebook group was buzzing about a loose pig traveling through Egg Harbor Township, Mays Landing and the Atlantic City Expressway. The pig, now called “Miles” because he “traveled...
Meet the breed: the Irish Terrier
By Heidi Clayton In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, let’s get to know the eye-catching Irish Terrier. One of the flashiest dogs you will ever see, everything about the Irish Terrier catches your eye, from their true Irish red color to their equally daredevil...
